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144Major events boost Brisbane Airport passenger numbers in 2017http://newsroom.bne.com.au/major-events-boost-brisbane-airport-passenger-numbers-in-2017/
http://newsroom.bne.com.au/major-events-boost-brisbane-airport-passenger-numbers-in-2017/Brisbane’s reputation for hosting major events has played a big role in attracting international visitors to the city and state with new flights, airlines and more global destinations also contributing to a nearly 7 per cent year on year growth in international passengers through Brisbane Airport (BNE) in 2017.

International passenger numbers grew by 372,300 to more than 5.8 million travellers, resulting in the strongest growth in international passenger numbers in a decade.

Domestic passenger volumes also increased modestly by 0.8 per cent to more than 17.4 million, or 142,800 more travellers than 2016, with figures impacted by Cyclone Debbie.

In total, BNE’s passenger numbers – domestic and international – grew by 2.3 per cent to more than 23.2 million for the calendar year.

The attraction of major events, from The Battle of Brisbane to the State of Origin, festivals and concerts in Brisbane, not only boosted the city’s international profile, it brought more international visitors to the city than ever before.

Julieanne Alroe, Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) CEO and Managing Director, said the world is taking note of Brisbane as a destination in its own right, as well as being a city for world class major events and gateway to Queensland and Australia.

“More international passengers are choosing Brisbane and Queensland as their first port of call in Australia and, with the additional airlines, flights and destinations we added to our network in 2017, it’s making it easier for them to come direct from all corners of the globe to experience Brisbane and all it has to offer.

“It’s not just our efforts as an airport to increase connectivity that has achieved this result, it is the combined efforts of our local and state governments, the airlines and other business partners banding together for Brisbane and Queensland that has really made the impact.

“This momentum and energy can only take us to new heights in 2018 and we look forward to playing our part in the growth and success of our city and state,” Ms Alroe said.

Highlights for 2017 include:

Cathay Pacific operating new A350 aircraft on its daily direct flights between Hong Kong and BNE and de-tagging its four times weekly Hong Kong service via Cairns for the Northern Winter 17 season.

Malindo Air launching daily BNE - Kuala Lumpur services.

Singapore Airlines increasing BNE-Singapore frequency from 24 weekly to four daily return services and operating three of the four daily services with its new A350 aircrafts.

Hainan Airlines launching direct twice weekly BNE-Shenzhen services.

Air China launching four times weekly direct services between BNE and Beijing.

BNE achieved nearly 7 per cent year on year growth in international passengers, boosting traveller numbers by 372,300 to more than 5.8 million travellers in 2017.

BNE started 2017 with 23 airlines operating internationally and finished with 26 with Malindo Air’s Kuala Lumpur-Denpasar-BNE service launch in April 2017, Hainan Airlines’ Shenzhen-BNE service launch in September 2017 and Air China’s Beijing-BNE service launch in December 2017.

BNE was directly connected with 28 international destinations at the start of 2017, and 31 at the end of the year, with Kuala Lumpur, Shenzhen and Beijing the additions.

The busiest day of the year at the International Terminal was on 23 December with a record 21,501 arrivals and departures in a 24 hour period.

China including Hong Kong (+11 per cent or +42,800 more passengers) was joined by Taiwan (+31.7 per cent or +31,200 more passengers) and Canada (+31.9 per cent +20,900 more passengers), as the top three international growth markets.

Domestic Review

Domestic passenger figures grew by 0.8 per cent to over 17.2 million, or 142,800 more travellers than 2016.

In 2017, nine domestic airlines remained at BNE with Fly Corporate completing a full year of RPT operations in the Common User Terminal and launching three new routes at BNE (Biloela and Orange in February, Inverell in September).

During the course of the calendar year, the number of destinations on offer increased from 48 to 52, with the addition of Orange (Feb 17) and Inverell (Sep 17) by Fly Corporate, and the addition of Wagga Wagga (Feb 17) and Wollongong (Oct 17) by Jetgo.

The strongest intrastate passenger growth was on the Cairns city pair, which also ranked third amongst all domestic routes in terms of growth and volume. Cairns services also achieved the highest load factor amongst the top 10 domestic city pairs.

NRL games held in Brisbane were a major contributor to travel to/from Townsville.

Capacity to/from intrastate ports was impacted by the effects of Cyclone Debbie as well as further declines in FIFO (fly-in fly-out) demand.

September school holidays were again the catalyst for travel with 62,530 passengers travelling on 29 September, making it the busiest day of the year at the Domestic Terminal.

Brisbane Airport Traffic performance – 2017 calendar year*

2016

2017

Year-on-year growth

International arrivals and departures

5,410,329

5,737,096

+6.0%

Transits, transfers (outbound)

192,047

189,174

-1.7%

Domestic-on-carriage

20,698

66,453

+215.7%

Total international passengers

5,431,027

5,803,549

+6.9%

Domestic arrivals and departures

17,258,469

17,402,153

+0.8%

Total passengers

22,689,496

23,205,702

+2.3%

* The information contained in this document is for information purposes only. Brisbane Airport Corporation Pty Ltd (BAC) provides no warranty as to the content or accuracy of the information provided or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. BAC does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this document or for any loss of profit or other damages resulting from the use of this information.

BAC/BNE’s other notable achievements for 2017 include:

‘Top rated Australian airport for quality of service’ for 13 consecutive years by the ACCC.

Ranked 4th in ‘Best Airports in the World (servicing 20-30 million passengers)’, and 16th in the ‘World’s Top 100 Airports’ list, up from 17/100 in 2016.

Taking out three award categories including ‘Customer Experience’ – for BNE's Customer Experience Program, ‘Infrastructure Development’ – for the runway overlay project and ‘Technology (Major Airport)’ – for the innovative TrackerAIRSIDE program at the National Australian Airports Association Awards.

BNE’s Main Runway Overlay Project winning ‘Queensland Construction/Engineering Project of the Year’ at the Annual Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) Awards.

Winning the ‘Construction and Design Award’ for the Runway Overlay Project at the International Airport Review Awards.

In 2018, BNE looks forward to:

Strong international passenger growth driven by new carriers and routes, including the new Qantas B789 BNE base.

Major events in the Brisbane catchment area which are expected to boost international passenger traffic: Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in April 2018, Infinitus business event in May 2018, Qantas Wallabies v Ireland Rugby Game 1 in June 2018.

The opening of the $73 million International Terminal Northern Concourse development, adding an extra 11,000 square metres of space, more boarding and dwell zones, plus four new aerobridges and four new walk out gates to the new apron.

“2018 will be a significant year for Brisbane Airport as we hit the halfway point in our extensive $3.8 billion infrastructure program,” Ms Alroe said.

“As well as continued terminal redevelopment and passenger services upgrades, we’ll start seeing activity on the big sandpit that currently lays on Brisbane’s new runway site,” she added.

BNE in partnership with a number of terminal retailers is combining its community vision with innovation by working with TravelbyBit to bring decentralised block chain enabled payments into its terminal shopping.

Travellers will soon be able to use TravelbyBit’s cryptocurrency payment system, including Bitcoin, Dash, Ethereum and other digital currencies, to dine and shop at stores such as Botanist, Spoon, Windmill & Co., and Forte Espresso, as well as nine awpl stores including Australian Way, Merino Collection, Carry On, Dreamtime Journey and multiple News Travels across both terminals.

The partnership reinforces Brisbane Airport’s aim to promote community projects, support local businesses, improve the passenger experience, and become a leader in the airport digital innovation space.

Roel Hellemons, Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) General Manager Strategic Planning and Development, said, “Many people around the world have made money investing in cryptocurrencies and a lot of these people travel internationally, so it makes sense to offer a digital currency experience within our terminals.

“We’re also proud to be the first airport in the world to achieve this in partnership with a small local start-up business such as TravelbyBit, whose pioneering thinking is drawing attention to Brisbane as a serious breeding ground of innovative thinking.

“This is just the beginning for us as we hope to expand the digital currency option across the business, so watch this space,” Mr Hellemons said.

Brisbane Airport is only the starting point for digital currency travellers. TravelbyBit has built a network of merchants throughout Brisbane who take payments in digital currencies. From airport transport to luxury hotel accommodation and food and entertainment venue in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley which has been rebranded by locals as ‘Crypto Valley’. More than 20 merchants in the area now take digital currency payments.

Caleb Yeoh, CEO of TravelbyBit, said, “We are building a genuine use case for cryptocurrencies in the tourism industry. The application of digital currencies in this sector makes a lot of sense.

“Whenever you travel overseas you have to deal with multiple currencies and you never know what exchange rates the banks are charging you. Here at TravelbyBit we are promoting the Bitcoin travel movement. Digital currency for world-wide travel. It’s simple, safe and there’s no bank fees,” Mr Yeoh said.

Costa Kouros, awpl Managing Director, said, “awpl is a proud partner of Brisbane Airport and a strong supporter of the innovation in customer experience driven by BAC. We are excited to be a launch merchant in the world’s first digital currency friendly airport.”

]]>Brisbane Airport,F&B,CryptocurrencyWed, 24 Jan 2018 00:15:21 +0100Brisbane Airport Corporation appoints new Chief Executive Officerhttp://newsroom.bne.com.au/brisbane-airport-corporation-appoints-new-chief-executive-officer/
http://newsroom.bne.com.au/brisbane-airport-corporation-appoints-new-chief-executive-officer/Gert-Jan De Graaff to return to BNE from New York’s JFKBrisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) has appointed Gert-Jan De Graaff, a former BAC senior executive and current President and CEO of JFKIAT LLC, the operators of Terminal 4 at John F Kennedy International Airport, to lead the company from June 2018.

Mr De Graaff will replace Ms Julieanne Alroe who will retire from the company at the end of the financial year.

BAC Chairman David Peever said an extensive international search had been conducted to identify the right candidate to lead Brisbane Airport through what is expected to be an historic growth phase.

“Brisbane Airport is currently Australia’s third busiest airport by passenger numbers and aircraft movements and will, with the completion of its new parallel runway in 2020, be the best positioned airport in the country for domestic and international growth,” Mr Peever said.

“The Board’s focus is on ensuring that the company’s success continues to be derived from an airport that serves the needs of the travelling public, the aspirations of its commercial partners, and the interests of the community as a whole.

“Gert-Jan shares these values and we are confident that this, combined with his extensive international experience, will enable BAC to deliver on its considerable potential as a catalyst for economic growth for the city, region and nation.

Mr Peever said Ms Alroe would leave the airport well-positioned for the future. “Her time as CEO and MD of BAC has seen the airport transformed and recognised as one of the best in its class in the world,” he said. “For that we are all extremely grateful.”

Mr De Graaff said he was delighted to be returning to Brisbane Airport, where he held senior executive roles including General Manager Commercial Services and General Manager Strategic Planning and Development between 2007 and 2012.

“The opportunity to lead Brisbane Airport at such a critical and exciting time was too good to ignore,” he said. “The airport’s potential is exceptional, particularly in international markets, and I look forward to doing what I can to ensure that potential is realised.

“Returning to Brisbane, a place I came to love in my five years there, is also very exciting. The city, indeed the whole of Queensland, offers so much and I look forward to helping the airport play its vital role in the growth of business, trade and tourism,” Mr De-Graaff said.

Mr De Graaff is currently President and CEO of JFKIAT LLC which operates JFK Airport’s international Terminal 4, which handled just over 22 million passengers last year. He has been in that role since 2014.

Prior to that he held a variety of senior roles in Brazil, Stockholm-Arlanda Airport in Sweden and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands.

BAC’s current CEO and MD Julieanne Alroe, who has led the airport since 2009, is retiring from the company at the end of June 2018.

]]>Brisbane Airport,BAC,BAC Board,Executive,BAC CEOTue, 16 Jan 2018 23:26:09 +0100Brisbane Airport recognised at inaugural International Airport Review Awardshttp://newsroom.bne.com.au/brisbane-airport-recognised-at-inaugural-international-airport-review-awards/
http://newsroom.bne.com.au/brisbane-airport-recognised-at-inaugural-international-airport-review-awards/It’s been a big year for Brisbane Airport's Assets team which has just received another gong, winning the inaugural International Airport Review ‘Construction and Design’ Award for the Runway Overlay Project.

Launched as a celebration of International Airport Review’s 20th anniversary year, the Awards are designed to showcase the wealth of excellence, innovation and responsible development in today’s airport industry. More than 130 entries were received across nine categories, from companies across the globe, with 77,000 votes received from the global airport community.

Upgrades form part of broader ‘future-proofing’ terminal improvement plans, including an Inter Terminal transfer upgrade.

Animation of the new Passenger Pick-Up Area can be viewed and downloaded here.

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Brisbane Airport will introduce new arrangements for private cars collecting passengers from the International Terminal as part of a program to address road congestion and delivery of a new seamless passenger transfer service between the terminals.

From this Thursday 23 November the Level 2 ‘Arrivals’ Road at the International Terminal will be closed to private traffic which will be directed to a new ‘Passenger Pick-up’ Area located at ground level at the northern end of the terminal.

Greater schedule efficiency for staff/passenger transfer buses, as well as departing passenger drop off who are often caught in congestion caused by traffic from the Level 2 roadway jamming access roads.

Separation of private vehicles picking-up passengers and an increasing number of taxi, ride-share and bus services.

Accessible waiting bays for drivers collecting passengers with a disability or mobility limitation will be available on the Level 4 ‘Departures’ Road which is easily accessible via lifts or travelators from all levels of the terminal.

There are no changes to taxi ranks or bus stops outside the terminal.

Importantly, the new ‘Passenger Pick-Up’ Area is not a car park. During peak and other busy times – typically 7 to 11am and 6 to 8pm daily - kerbside officers will be onsite at the ‘Passenger Pick-Up’ Area to keep traffic flowing.

Drivers are not permitted to stop, other than to collect passengers that are ready and waiting at the kerb.

Outside of peak times, when the entry gates are activated, drivers can remain within the ‘Passenger Pick-Up’ Area for up to 10 minutes free of charge. During this time drivers must stay with their car. After 10 minutes, fees will apply.

Drivers can enter and exit the ‘Passenger Pick-Up’ Area as many times as they like and will not be charged if their stay is under 10 minutes on each occasion, however the following tips are recommended to help reduce unnecessary congestion on the roads:

Download the BNE App and follow the flight updates – so you know of any delays and can time your trip to the airport to collect passengers.

Aim to be at the airport no earlier than 20 minutes AFTER an international flight is scheduled to land to allow time for Border control, immigration, baggage claim and your passenger walking to the new Passenger Pick-up Area.

Park at Skygate for some shopping or BNE Service Centre for coffee and wait for your passenger to call/text to advise they are ready to be picked up before heading to the new Passenger Pick-Up Area.

Passengers can also take the FREE Transfer bus (which stops kerbside on Lvl 4 at the International Terminal) to Skygate to meet the person picking them up there.

There is a 30 minute free Public Waiting Area off Dryandra Road near the Domestic Terminal where drivers can safely wait before heading to the International Terminal just minutes away.

Martin Ryan, Head of Parking and Transport Services Brisbane Airport Corporation, said road congestion and moving traffic away from terminal buildings is a challenge larger airports are dealing with on a global scale.

“International passenger numbers have increased from 2.5 million per year in 1997 to almost 7 million today and are forecast to grow to nearly 13 million by 2037.

“In the past 20 years the airport has evolved on all fronts. During that time the International Terminal has been expanded three times, a new multi-level car park opened and more aircraft apron space and taxiways built to meet growing demand.

“Quite simply, the narrow roadway at the terminal face was not designed to cope with the amount of traffic we’re currently experiencing and expect in the future, so we needed to find another solution.

“During peak times road congestion extends from the current Level 2 ‘Arrivals’ Road at the terminal face to the Airport Drive/Nancy Bird Drive roundabout and hundreds of metres beyond, contributing to wider road obstructions that are delaying departing passengers and scheduled terminal transfer bus services.

“Traffic on the Level 2 roadway has grown to be chaotic and unpleasant for drivers and passengers alike, as well as being unsustainable for the passenger growth expected in the future.

“The new ‘Passenger Pick-up’ Area will address some of the congestion issues and provide a more efficient experience for all,” Mr Ryan said.

On relocation of the ‘Passenger Pick-Up’ from the Level 2 ‘Arrivals’ Road work will immediately commence on BNE’s $7 million Inter Terminal Transfer Project.

When open in the early New Year, the Inter Terminal Transfer Project will reduce minimum connection times between terminals, providing a positive experience for the increasing number of transferring passengers and improving airline ability to manage the passenger journey.

]]>International Terminal,Brisbane Airport,Infrastructure,AccessibilityTue, 21 Nov 2017 01:57:07 +0100BAC CEO and Managing Director Julieanne Alroe to retirehttp://newsroom.bne.com.au/bac-ceo-and-managing-director-julieanne-alroe-to-retire/
http://newsroom.bne.com.au/bac-ceo-and-managing-director-julieanne-alroe-to-retire/Brisbane Airport Corporation’s (BAC) CEO and Managing Director, Julieanne Alroe, will retire from the Corporation at the end of the current financial year, Chairman David Peever announced today.

Ms Alroe has led BAC since 2009.

“When Julieanne finishes with BAC next year she will leave a company, and an airport, that is all the better for her exceptional leadership,” Mr Peever said.

“Julieanne’s stewardship has seen the company recognised as amongst the most successful, engaged and innovative companies in the country, and she has guided the airport to where it is today, recognised globally as the best airport in the Australia/Pacific region.

“Brisbane’s new runway, now under construction and the largest aviation project in the country, is a testament to her vision, tenacity and business acumen. Julieanne’s leadership in getting this project ‘off the ground’ ensured Brisbane, Queensland and Australia will reap the benefits of this $1.3 billion private investment for decades to come.”

Mr Peever said Ms Alroe’s time at BAC was also marked by a new era of engagement by the company in the broader life of the city and state.

“BAC’s partnerships, across the arts, the tourism industry, economic development and infrastructure were driven by Julieanne’s belief that the company had a responsibility to play a larger role outside its boundaries,” he said.

“Most importantly of all, BAC has become a better neighbour to the many people who live in the city and its community engagement and philanthropic endeavours set a standard for airports nationwide.”

Mr Peever said recruitment was currently underway for a replacement for Ms Alroe.

]]>BAC,Executive,BAC Board,Brisbane AirportThu, 16 Nov 2017 11:51:12 +0100BNE named ‘Best Airport’ in Asia/Oceania region at prestigious industry awardshttp://newsroom.bne.com.au/bne-named-best-airport-in-asiaoceania-region-at-prestigious-industry-awards/
http://newsroom.bne.com.au/bne-named-best-airport-in-asiaoceania-region-at-prestigious-industry-awards/Brisbane Airport (BNE) received another feather in its cap when it was named ‘Best Airport’ in Asia/Oceania at the 3rd Future Travel Experience Asia Awards ceremony held in Singapore last week.

Roel Hellemons, Brisbane Airport Corporation General Manager Strategic Planning and Development, was on hand to receive the award on behalf of the business.

Only 14 airlines and airports from across Asia and Oceania were recognised for their customer experience and innovation leadership on the night, with BNE beating seven other major Australian and New Zealand airports for the top honours.

The campaign, the first of its type for an airport in Australia, will launch to local Queensland audiences with a television commercial (TVC) in the pre-match broadcast of the 2017 NRL Grand Final. It will then roll out across Queensland and Northern NSW, reminding locals that Brisbane Airport is their best choice for overseas travel.

The TVC follows a uniquely Queensland icon, the ‘Tambo Teddy’, which gets left behind at the terminal kerb as his family arrive at BNE. The BNE Champions work together to return the lost Teddy to its owner, Lucas, before he departs on his flight direct from Brisbane to Vancouver.

Stephen Goodwin, Acting CEO Brisbane Airport Corporation, said it was the first time the airport had taken to TV advertising in regional Queensland and Northern NSW.

“Brisbane Airport has completely transformed over the last few years and we felt it time, with all our new international services and our new runway under construction, that we take the message to the community that Brisbane Airport is Australia’s best airport and one of the best in the world,” he said.

“The campaign highlights the effort we put into customer service and the real pride we take in being consistently ranked by travellers as their favourite Australian airport.

“From Brisbane Airport travellers can directly connect with 83 destinations across the nation and the world, so there’s no need to travel to the southern capitals first and every reason for travellers to choose Brisbane Airport for all their domestic and international travel plans,” Mr Goodwin said.

Supporting the campaign TVC is a series of 30 second short form videos hosted by one of the most trusted names in travel Catriona Rowntree, promoting some of the most popular destinations direct from Brisbane including Bali, Shanghai, Taipei, Dubai, Hawaii, Bangkok and New Zealand.

Catriona Rowntree said, “I am truly honoured and excited to be a part of Brisbane Airport’s first campaign of this kind. As Australia’s leading airport it’s no surprise they want to showcase the great atmosphere is created with the village green, the busking, the great lounges, and of course the dining and shopping. I had a ball working with the BNE team and I’m looking forward to seeing what’s next in this exciting time for them.”

Long form video content showcasing Brisbane Airport’s International Terminal airline lounges, shopping, retail and dining options will also be distributed.

Julieanne Alroe, Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) CEO and Managing Director, welcomed the announcement saying the new services would not have been secured without the financial support provided by the State Government and matching funds from industry partners.

“These new daily flights are the first successful acquisition for Brisbane under the ‘The Connecting with Asia’ Fund whereby a core consortium of industry partners - including Brisbane Airport Corporation, Tourism Events Queensland, Brisbane Marketing, Gold Coast Tourism, Tourism Whitsundays and Tourism Australia, among others - provide matching funds to the state government contribution to attract new airlines,” Ms Alroe said.

“It is gratifying to see this hard work and collaborative effort to attract new airline services come to fruition.

“Teamwork and pooling resources is the key to ongoing success in promoting our city and state and securing new direct routes between Queensland and China.

“I would like to thank the State Government and our consortium partners for their support and we look forward to further success in building international connections through this innovative approach.”

China is currently the second largest international visitor market for Brisbane Airport, averaging 14 per cent growth per year in the last five years, equating to 310,000+ inbound passengers from China each year.

Ms Alroe added, “I extend my congratulations to the China Eastern team for its commitment to Queensland.

“New daily flights will help grow this important market, providing benefits for every sector of our economy, from business and investment to tourism, trade and education.

“Daily flights allow the flexibility that business travellers and holiday makers need when planning their travel, including better timings for various connections across China and the world.

“As a major gateway to Australia we also know that many inbound international passengers arriving at Brisbane Airport also travel on to other Queensland regions by road or via our extensive flight network spanning 50 domestic destinations across Australia,” she said.

China Eastern Airlines is China’s second largest airline, Shanghai’s home carrier and one of the ‘Big 3’ national airlines of China with a fleet of more than 440 aircraft. It offers a premium full service product trusted by high yielding Chinese business and leisure travellers who now spend $1.2 trillion globally on tourism.

China Eastern will operate one of its new modern Airbus A330-200 aircraft on the route with the new services leaving Brisbane at lunch time and arriving into Shanghai during the early evening, with return flights operating overnight to arrive back in Brisbane in the morning.

From its base at Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport, China Eastern’s network connects travellers to every corner of China, with services to 217 destinations around the globe including Europe, North America and throughout Asia, with flights operated in codeshare with Qantas, so passengers can earn Frequent Flyer Points on the service.

]]>Brisbane Airport,Airline Announcements,New flights,China EasternThu, 07 Sep 2017 02:23:55 +0200AP Eagers signs on to BNE Auto Mall http://newsroom.bne.com.au/ap-eagers-signs-on-to-bne-auto-mall/
http://newsroom.bne.com.au/ap-eagers-signs-on-to-bne-auto-mall/AP Eagers is the latest major automotive group to commit to a number of sites with a total area of 61,400m² within Brisbane Airport’s $300m BNE Auto Mall project.

Brisbane Airport Corporation’s (BAC) General Manager of Commercial Businesses John Tormey said the AP Eagers presence is fitting for the BNE Auto Mall.

“We are delighted to have AP Eagers join us for the first of three stages of this iconic project.

“The group will bring an incredible range of brands and experiences to the precinct as one of the country’s largest and most successful dealers.

“We are very pleased with the level of interest in the BNE Auto Mall and are continuing negotiations with other leading automotive groups to secure the final vacant sites.

“The vision for the project remains the same – to provide an unrivalled automotive platform for dealers and manufacturers with the ultimate in test drive experience. We know that leading automotive brands are continuing to raise the bar, and this requires a new and fresh approach, a new platform, for how they engage with their customers.

“The future of automotive retailing is becoming more dynamic with a push for higher quality, interactive customer experiences.

“The multi-layered appeal of the precinct with entertainment and shopping, restaurants and bars, driver experiences, hotels and conference facilities, all tailored to the automotive market and wrapped around a 2.5km Mark Skaife designed performance track will ensure the BNE Auto Mall delivers world-class facilities that are being demanded by tomorrow’s customers.”

AP Eagers represents 12 major car brands within the geographic area serviced by the BNE Auto Mall, with the opportunity for a number of other brands to join the group. The existing brands collectively represent 48 per cent of the total automotive industry.

“AP Eagers is proud to establish a major new home on 61,400m² within the BNE Auto Mall.

“It is extremely exciting to have a blank canvas only 8kms from the centre of Brisbane’s CBD to create a world-class automotive retailing experience for our customers of the future.”

The project’s land development program will commence later this year with the first sites programmed for completion in late 2020.

Sci-Fleet Motors was announced as the BNE Auto Mall anchor tenant earlier this year.

Commercial negotiations for the BNE Auto Mall are being handled by JLL’s Geoff McIntyre, Ben Koop and Jacob Swan.

Forecasts prepared by Urbis for expected potential visitation to the BNE Auto Mall precinct indicate annual visitation in the order of 1.4 million per annum by 2026.

]]>Infrastructure,Brisbane Airport,BAC,BNEProperty,Auto MallWed, 06 Sep 2017 02:39:01 +0200Double success for BNE at AIPM Awardshttp://newsroom.bne.com.au/double-success-for-bne-at-national-aipm-awards/
http://newsroom.bne.com.au/double-success-for-bne-at-national-aipm-awards/There was double success for Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) at the Annual Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) Awards in Brisbane last night with Brisbane Airport’s (BNE) Main Runway Overlay Project named Queensland Construction/Engineering Project of the Year and Robert Scodellaro from BNE’s Assets Airport Construction named Queensland AIPM Program/Project Director of the Year for his outstanding work managing all Terminal projects at the airport.

The awards were presented in front of 200 project management professionals from organisations across Australia.

David Gunning, BAC Airport Construction Manager, said, “The runway award is recognition of the great work from all the various BAC teams who made the project the success it was.

“Assets Airport Construction, Facilities, Duty Terminal Managers, Airside Operations, Airside Standards, Airport Lighting, WHS and Aviation Business Development all worked seamlessly together to ensure the successful delivery of a critical, significant and challenging project for Brisbane Airport.

“Rob’s award is a magnificent personal achievement and a recognition of his skill being applied here at BAC,” he said.

Both award winners now go forward to the national awards, to be held in Melbourne in October.

It’s the third year in a row that BAC has been recognised at the AIPM Awards:

2015

National Project of the Year – G20

QLD High Commendation – Domestic Common User Upgrade

2016

National PM of the Year – Matt Lane

QLD Young PM of the Year – Dan Hyde

QLD Best Project Under $20m – Baggage Intrusion Detection System

2017

QLD Construction/Engineering Project of the Year – Main Runway Overlay

The agreement was sealed as part of a coordinated proposal by the Queensland Government, Brisbane Airport Corporation, Brisbane Marketing and Tourism Australia.

The new Boeing 787 base will expand Qantas’ international service renaissance at Brisbane Airport, which has seen new Qantas flights to Tokyo, Christchurch, Port Moresby and capacity growth on several other routes, as well as new code-shares on partner airlines at BNE in the last 24 months.

“These new aircraft have a flight range of nearly 16,000 kilometres (8,500 nautical miles), opening up a new world of opportunities, securing opportunities in the tourism, trade, investment, business and education sectors for many years to come.

“For Queensland travellers it will mean having access to more non-stop ultra-long haul routes direct from Brisbane in an aircraft that offers unparalleled passenger comfort, while also positioning Brisbane as the new gateway for access into North America.

“It is a significant and very timely commitment by Qantas to base four of these state-of-the-art aircraft in Brisbane, particularly given Brisbane’s new runway will open in a few short years.

“While other ports are reaching maximum capacity, the new runway will double flight capability to and from Brisbane, positioning Brisbane and Queensland as the logical future major gateway to Australia.

“I acknowledge the state government’s collegiate approach to securing such a great opportunity for Queensland which shows foresight in realising opportunities for the US market for our city and state,” Ms Alroe said.

Last financial year Brisbane Airport recorded its strongest international growth of 7 per cent over the last decade, with today’s announcement by Qantas further positioning BNE Airport for strong growth in years to come.

]]>Brisbane Airport,Airline Announcements,QantasTue, 29 Aug 2017 06:35:00 +0200Local brick builder named BNE’s new Artist-in-Residencehttp://newsroom.bne.com.au/local-brick-builder-named-bnes-new-artist-in-residence/
http://newsroom.bne.com.au/local-brick-builder-named-bnes-new-artist-in-residence/Ben Craig, aka Ben the Brick Builder, who once failed an art assignment at school because he was told building with LEGO® was not an acceptable form of art, has been appointed Brisbane Airport’s (BNE) new Artist-in-Residence.

For the next 12 months, as part of the BricksBNE project, Ben will be creating two ‘walls’ of artwork - depicting favourite travel experiences from passengers - entirely from LEGO bricks.

Throughout the year travellers will be encouraged to share their travel experiences for the opportunity to be recreated in LEGO bricks. Anchoring the displays in each wall will be two large scale works by Ben – one showing a day in the life of Brisbane Airport’s International Terminal (with some quirky characters included) almost two metres in length and the other a detailed model of a new aviation wonder more than a metre in length.

Together the passenger inspired creations and larger centrepieces will form two patchwork walls of art celebrating the best of aviation and travel.

Ben will also host a series of public workshops in and around the airport to share his LEGO-building skills and tips.

Julieanne Alroe, Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) CEO and Managing Director, said BAC was inundated with interest from LEGO brick artists vying for the position of Artist-In-Residence at BNE.

“The number of applications we had from all over Australia and as far away as India was quite surprising and the way in which people are building art-forms with LEGO bricks is very impressive.

“Ben blew us away with his skill and artistic ability in creating incredibly detailed mosaic pictures and large scale 3D artworks with the bricks.

“This is the first year passengers through Brisbane Airport will have the opportunity to be really hands on in workshops and influence the artworks themselves and we’re really looking forward to seeing the result,” Ms Alroe said.

Since failing his school art assignment, Ben has received a number of accolades for his works, some so complex they are made from over 20,000 LEGO pieces and stand nearly two metres high, like his model of London’s iconic St Pancras train station and clock tower.

“Airports are full of stories, and beyond spending the year bringing together two major passions, aviation and building with LEGO, I am excited to have the opportunity to engage travellers, illustrating their stories and travel experiences with LEGO bricks,” Mr Craig said.

Ben is the third artist-in-residence to be appointed by Brisbane Airport. He follows Queensland Symphony Orchestra which played pop-up performances to surprised and delighted travellers inside the terminals during the past year and realist painter Robert Brownhall who illustrated his visions on canvas from hours exploring the airport as the first Artist-in-Residence in 2015.

Ben’s workshops start from 15-16 September at Skygate. Find out more and how to participate in BricksBNE at BricksBNE.com.au

]]>Brisbane Airport,Artist in ResidenceFri, 25 Aug 2017 01:01:08 +0200BNE achieves largest international passenger growth in a decadehttp://newsroom.bne.com.au/bne-achieves-largest-international-passenger-growth-in-a-decade/
http://newsroom.bne.com.au/bne-achieves-largest-international-passenger-growth-in-a-decade/International passengers through Brisbane Airport (BNE) grew by nearly 364,300 to more than 5.6 million in FY17, representing a 7 per cent increase on FY16, the greatest growth for BNE in a decade.

Overall passenger numbers, including domestic traffic, saw an increase of nearly 2 per cent year-on-year, to more than 22.8 million travellers for the financial year.

Domestic traffic, while heavily impacted by Cyclone Debbie and capacity consolidation, grew modestly off the back of a number of major events drawing visitors to Brisbane.

An additional 42,500 passengers took BNE’s domestic traffic to more than 17.2 million in FY17, a 0.2 per cent increase on FY16.

Julieanne Alroe, Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) CEO and Managing Director, said with the domestic travel market holding steady, it is encouraging to see strong international passenger growth.

“The real gains this year have been made through the increase in international travel which has been stimulated by a 7.9 per cent boost in overseas flights, two new destinations and the addition of more than 425,700 seats to and from Brisbane in FY17.

“The addition of China Eastern flights between BNE and Shanghai, new Malindo Air Kuala-Lumpur–Denpasar-Brisbane flights, and consistently high loads have contributed to this great result.

“Major events like Wallabies v South Africa and State of Origin matches in BNE, the Gold Coast Marathon and the Battle of Brisbane drew significant crowds to Brisbane from both domestic and international markets.

“The number of domestic destinations on offer also increased from 44 to 50 in FY17, making BNE the most domestically connected airport in Australia,” Ms Alroe said.

BNE’s domestic network will further grow however, with the addition of flights to Inverell and Wollongong in coming months.

International Review

The top growth markets for Brisbane in FY17 were Canada (+97 per cent), Taiwan (+31 per cent), the United Kingdom incl. Ireland (+7 per cent) and Japan (+13 per cent).

Air Canada’s launch of daily Vancouver-BNE services was the key driver of growth for the Canadian visitor market, which became one of BNE’s top 10 visitor markets for the first time.

Additional direct capacity to/from Taipei (China Airlines and EVA Air) from October 2016 was the key driver of Taiwanese visitor growth of 43.6 per cent between October 2016 and June 2017 as compared to the prior year. The Taiwanese visitor market is expected to grow further and rival the Japanese visitor market for the 6th ranking by the end of calendar year 2017.

The UK visitor market growth at BNE far exceeded the overall national growth (+2.3 per cent, year ended May 2017). This growth followed the screening of the documentary ‘Great Barrier Reef with David Attenborough’ in London by Tourism Australia, as well as the aquatic and coastal campaigns in early 2016.

The Japanese visitor market growth at Brisbane Airport in FY17 was in-line with overall national growth (+13.5 per cent, year ended May 2017). Volumes continued to increase even after the anniversary of the Tokyo service launch (August 2016).

At the start of FY17 BNE was directly connected with 27 international destinations, and 29 by the end of the financial year.

The busiest day at the International Terminal was on 7 January 2017 with a record 20,760 arrivals and departures.

The greatest monthly passenger growth was experienced in April 2017, with 65,813 additional travellers.

Domestic review

During FY17, the number of destinations on offer increased from 44 to 50, with Norfolk Island reclassified as domestic and the addition of Armidale, Narrabri and Moree (Aug 16) and Orange (Feb 17) by Fly Corporate, and Wagga Wagga (Feb 17) by Jetgo.

Traffic volumes between BNE and New South Wales (5.39 million) surpassed traffic volumes between regional Queensland and BNE (5.22 million) for the first time since FY11 (a year before the peak of the mining boom), with growth to/from Sydney and Newcastle accounting for 55.5 per cent and 20.8 per cent of overall growth.

Strongest intrastate growth was on the Cairns-BNE city pair, which also ranked fourth amongst all domestic routes. Cairns services achieved the highest load factor (83.1 per cent) amongst the top 10 domestic city pairs.

The busiest day at the Domestic Terminal was on 16 September 2016 with 62,649 arrivals and departures.

Brisbane Airport Traffic Performance – FY17

FY16

FY17

Year-on-year growth

International arrivals and departures

5,259,939

5,590,481

6.3%

Domestic-on-carriage

13,950

47,705

242.0%

Total international passengers *

5,273,889

5,638,186

6.9%

Domestic arrivals and departures

17,199,894

17,242,490

0.2%

Total passengers

22,473,783

22,880,676

1.8%

*Excludes transits and transfers

The information contained in this document is for information purposes only. Brisbane Airport Corporation Pty Ltd (BAC) provides no warranty as to the content or accuracy of the information provided or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. BAC does not accept liability for any errors or omissions in the contents of this document or for any loss of profit or other damages resulting from the use of this information.

]]>Passenger Results,Brisbane AirportFri, 18 Aug 2017 01:21:23 +0200Brisbane’s New Runway enters final construction phase with award of Airfield Contracthttp://newsroom.bne.com.au/brisbanes-new-runway-enters-final-construction-phase-with-award-of-airfield-contract/
http://newsroom.bne.com.au/brisbanes-new-runway-enters-final-construction-phase-with-award-of-airfield-contract/Brisbane Airport’s new runway is on track to open in 2020 with the award of the Airfield Works contract to Skyway, a joint venture (JV) between BMD Construction Pty Ltd and CPB Contractors Pty Limited, a member of the CIMIC Group.

Both companies have a strong connection to Queensland and to Brisbane Airport.

Julieanne Alroe, Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) CEO and Managing Director, said, “Given the long history of this project which had its earliest planning stages in the 1970s, it is a significant milestone to announce today the successful contractor for the largest, final and most expensive package of works to bring Brisbane’s new runway to life.

“That Skyway joint venture partners have a long and storied history with Brisbane Airport, and such strong local pedigree, is particularly pleasing,” Ms Alroe said.

“The new runway was the most important piece of aviation infrastructure being built in Queensland and the biggest undertaken by BAC since the airport was privatised in 1997.

“It is a $1.2 to $1.3 billion privately funded investment that, when operational in 2020, will provide unlimited opportunities for the growth of our city, state and, ultimately, our nation.

“To put our investment in this project into context, BAC bought the entire airport for $1.38 billion, almost 20 years ago to the day.

“Over the past two decades, BAC has privately invested more than $3.4 billion in upgrading and expanding this critical piece of public infrastructure, with a great deal of this development geared to increasing capacity and improving the travelling experience for airline passengers.

“Importantly, through privatisation, not one cent of the billions of dollars invested in this critical infrastructure has come from the government purse,” Ms Alroe said.

Adolfo Valderas, CIMIC Group Chief Executive Officer, said, “BMD Constructions and CPB Contractors, as the Skyway JV, have brought together a team of expertise and agility to ensure an efficient and cost-effective works program.

“We are committed to ensuring that the project’s planned operational, social and economic benefits are achieved through innovative and sustainable solutions – and that we deliver a quality asset of long-term value for Brisbane Airport and the people of Queensland,” Mr Valderas said.

While BMD Construction is ‘book-ending’ the new runway’s construction, having been a key contractor in the first phase of the project, Joint Venture partner, CPB Contractors, is book-ending the construction of Brisbane Airport proper.

In the 1980s CPB Contractors was the managing contractor for the construction of the airport as we know it today, overseeing delivery of the runway, taxiways, the Domestic Terminal and the iconic air traffic control tower, all of which opened in 1988.

Brisbane’s new runway is currently the largest aviation infrastructure project under construction in Australia. It includes a 3,300m long x 60m wide runway, over 12km of taxiways, as well as all necessary airfield infrastructure including navigational aids, lighting, multiple utilities, signage, operational roads, drainage, security fencing, control systems and approx. 300 hectares of airfield landscaping.

BAC’s investment in this final stage of works, including the Airfield Works contract, is worth more than $500 million and will take close to three years to complete. It is an enormous undertaking with the vast majority of large value components being locally sourced.

By the Numbers

Project expenditure ($) by region - overall breakdown:

South East Queensland – 89 per centPeak labour resources - up to 90 per cent is anticipated to be sourced locally:

Approx. 100,000 t of aircraft grade asphalt (prepared on site from local products).

Approx. 380,000 t of aircraft grade concrete (prepared on site from local products).

Up to 1250 million litres of recycled water.

Approx. 16km of drainage pipes (likely to be local).

Over 400 people working directly on the project site during the peak period (this does not include off site client, consultant and supplier jobs, or Dryandra Road work underpass contract, which is employing, at its peak, more than 200).

Proof roll sand by flooding the sand (with water pumped from Kedron Brook Floodway) and rolling with special rolling machines to consolidate the sand for uniform base material.

Pavement Production (21 month program*)

Establish batch plants for concrete, crushed rock and asphalt to form a production line of pavement materials

Haul materials from quarries (about total of 1.25 million tonnes) to stockpile on site and feed the production line to make the different pavement layers and the concrete mixtures (different recipes of rock and additive ingredients for each component)

About BMD Constructions: BMD Constructions has grown from a small Queensland family business to become one of Australia’s largest privately-owned construction, consulting and urban development organisations. It has featured in the New Parallel Runway construction from the outset. BMD Constructions was the Principal Contractor for the first New Parallel Runway construction contract – the Early Civil Works (Sept 2012 – Dec 2013) which included all the on-site preparation works - clearing, major new drainage, cross runway changes, topsoil and mulch production, bund construction - for the dredging and sand placement to proceed. It was the Principal Contractor for the Gap Surcharge Works (early 2016) to shift 250,000 cubic metres of sand into the Dryandra Road Underpass alignment; and now an equal partner in the successful Joint Venture for the largest of the New Parallel Runway contracts and indeed the largest of any Brisbane Airport Corporation construction contract ever.

About CPB Contractors: CPB Contractors is the CIMIC Group’s construction company and a leading international construction contractor, with operations spanning Australia, New Zealand, Asia, India and Papua New Guinea. The CIMIC Group Limited (ASX: CIM) is one of the world’s leading international contractors and the world’s largest contract miner. CIMIC Group has operations that have been in existence since 1899, was listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 1962 and has its head office in Sydney, Australia. CIMIC provides construction, mining, mineral processing, engineering, concessions, and operation and maintenance services to the infrastructure, resources and property markets. It operates in more than 20 countries throughout the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, North and South America and Sub-Saharan Africa and, as at 31 March 2017, employed approximately 51,300 people directly and through its investments.

About Brisbane Airport Corporation: BAC is the operator of Brisbane Airport (BNE), the premier gateway to Queensland and the third largest airport in Australia by passenger numbers. It is a proud, public, un-listed Queensland company, helping employ thousands of Queenslanders and creating economic opportunities for the state and city of Brisbane. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, BNE has two major terminals servicing 31 airlines flying direct to 80 national and international destinations. Nearly 22.7 million passengers travelled through the airport in 2016. BNE is consistently recognised as a leading airport including being voted Best Airport in Australia/Pacific together with the Best Airport Staff Service in Australia/Pacific region by air travellers in the 2017 Skytrax World Airport Awards. BNE was also named Australasia’s Leading Airport in the 2016 World Travel Awards and Capital City Airport of the Year two years running (2014 and 2015) in the Australian Airports Association National Awards. BNE is the only airport in Australia to achieve the highest rating for quality of service for 13 consecutive years in the ACCC Airport Monitoring Report.

]]>Infrastructure,Brisbane Airport,Brisbane's new runwayMon, 03 Jul 2017 03:10:54 +0200Brisbane Airport named Australia’s first dementia-friendly airport at guide launchhttp://newsroom.bne.com.au/brisbane-airport-named-australias-first-dementia-friendly-airport-at-guide-launch/
http://newsroom.bne.com.au/brisbane-airport-named-australias-first-dementia-friendly-airport-at-guide-launch/Brisbane Airport was named Australia’s first dementia-friendly airport by Alzheimer’s Australia at the launch today in the International Terminal of a new guide to the airport for travellers with dementia.The QUT-based Dementia Centre for Research Collaboration: Carers and Consumers (DCRC-CC) has been working with the airport since 2015 to improve the experience of air travel for people with dementia.

The step-by-step guide was prepared in partnership with dementia advocates and Brisbane Airport Corporation which, as a result, now has a dementia-friendly action plan and a resources kit prepared by the DCRC-CC.“Close to 47 million people worldwide live with dementia, including more than 413,000 Australians, but many still travel. Until now, no guidelines for dealing with such passengers existed for airlines, airports or carers,” said Professor Beattie, Director of the DCRC-CC.

“Air travel can be incredibly stressful for anyone but even more so for people with dementia and their carers.

“A previous DCRC-CC study found the most challenging part of air travel for people with dementia was managing at the airport. The new guide aims to make the experience of navigating through Brisbane Airport’s Domestic and International Terminals as simple, stress free and enjoyable as possible.

“Some of the best advice comes from people who have dementia and those who travel with them. They suggest, for example, that you find an airline and stick to them, keep hand luggage to a minimum, always be early and book flights at the quieter times.

”According to the guide, thorough planning is essential to any proposed trip.

“Travel is simpler during early stages of dementia and we suggest that people, or their carers, talk to their GP about their plans and get advice that matches their individual circumstances,” Professor Beattie said.

“Visit the airport beforehand to familiarise yourself with the layout. It can also be helpful to do a trial run with a short trips. Another good idea is to plan flexible stopovers to allow gradual adjustment to different time zones. Even the choice of seating can be helpful.”

The guide identifies the international dementia friendly symbols and takes users through the different airport zones, outlining what to expect in the bag screening area, duty free regulations, customs, quarantine, transfers and immigration.

The project team was able to determine the ‘dementia friendliness’ of Brisbane Airport’s Domestic and International Terminals by conducting an airport audit using the Dementia Friendly Communities Environmental Assessment Tool.

“Brisbane Airport scored well, especially with its signage which is really clear and concise from the carpark through the boarding gate, particularly in the international terminal,” Professor Beattie said.

“Brisbane Airport Corporation has been marvellous in its enthusiastic embrace of the project and, most importantly, of the need for new resources. We now hope the guide and staff training material can be adapted for use in other airports in Australia and worldwide, and in other formats, such as a mobile phone app."

Julieanne Alroe, Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) CEO and Managing Director, said the resources kit would complement Brisbane Airport’s existing Disability Access program and be integrated into customer service training for airline staff and other airport workers, including retailers, security, cleaners and volunteers.

“It really is just the beginning of further programs that will support travellers with a range of disabilities and make their visit to the airport less stressful and more enjoyable.” Ms Alroe said.

]]>Brisbane Airport,AccessibilityTue, 20 Jun 2017 06:33:00 +0200Brisbane Airport goes green for school holidayshttp://newsroom.bne.com.au/brisbane-airport-goes-green-for-school-holidays/
http://newsroom.bne.com.au/brisbane-airport-goes-green-for-school-holidays/Budding green thumbs, bee keepers, worm farmers and future eco-warriors will be in their element these school holidays at Brisbane Airport’s inaugural EcoFair, being held at Skygate, near DFO, from Monday 26 – Friday 30 September between 10 am and 3pm daily.

This free event has something for everyone with a series of sustainability themed exhibitions, demonstrations and activities aimed at inspiring, educating and entertaining people of all ages by showcasing simple and fun ways to incorporate eco-living principles into everyday life.